How to Enter the Paralegal Field: The Basics... Firms, Training, & Types of jobs

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Disclaimer: This video is MY advice on how to enter the paralegal field. This is my sole advice, from my sole research, based solely on my life experience. I am not a career consultant nor authorized to give any legal advice so please use this information at your own discretion. I am not liable for any transgression, if had, in the foreseeable future regarding the information presented.
Hello everyone! Today’s video is my advice for entering the legal field as a paralegal. Oftentimes people don’t understand the variety of opportunities available to them, therefore, I decided to provide an informal (since I'm your home girl) breakdown of the paralegal field. The information presented may help you choose the right path of entrance for the paralegal career field.
In this video I discuss:
the types of firms
Types of paralegals
Types of training
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Links to Certificate programs:
National Certification Program:
www.nala.org/
www.paralegals...
Paralegal Certificate program I recommend:
@ParalegalCharmSchool
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[@historicallyspeakingwithgi9737]

I also started at a small firm right out of college over a decade ago and they actually were willing to pay for me to get certified. I went to Boston University 100% online and I was able to become certified in about 6 months while I was training at my firm. It’s not the CP certification but I have the certificate and it really helped me to advance. Now that I have a masters and over 10 years in the field I’m making a top salary at a Fortune 500 firm. But you can definitely get hired right out of college, I studied Political Science and they liked that my major required a lot of writing and research. Every firm is different, sometimes it’s just who you know for that first job. Just get in the door and then you can figure out if you need any additional training.

[@elihobbs9819]

Hello I need a moment of your time. Just some advice about the field. I’m in school now.

[@phoebechristina]

Super helpful and informative! My first job was through a small firm and the attorney gave me on the job training. Now that I’m older and looking to make a career change, I’m getting my certification to give my resume a boost since I’ve been out of law for so long

[@Queenieurbane]

You got this! Thanks for watching!

[@alexandra4real360]

How did you get that first job at a small firm?

[@jadadavis6465]

Which is better to get? Associates degree in Paralegal or a certification ?

[@Queenieurbane]

Associates degree might mean more debt versus a certification

[@freeinghumanitynow]

Some public sector paralegal positions offer opportunities to promote into higher executive positions. These executive positions are typically higher paying positions.

[@cassiebrockman1622]

Queen I am so thankful I came across your vlog. I got my Bachelors in Communications with a Criminal Justice minor. After graduating I entered into case management and state/federal funding policies. It’s been a very rewarding career, and I plan to stay, but my original career goal was to become a paralegal. I long to have even the role of a part-time legal assistant or researcher at a firm. So I wanted to ask, did you start in the legal field right after college, or did you find another career path? The communications degree definitely helped me to thrive in my current field, and my love to research and bullheaded attitude to get answers, has helped me to grow with my company. All that to say, my transferable skills could fill the gaps of lack of experience, I just want to get back into my passion for law. Thank you.

[@bigbangvipfangirl]

This is invaluable advice! I have subscribed! Actually I was just at your recent video about your landing a corporate job as a paralegal. Congrats! I've been debating as to whether I should pursue a paralegal certificate. Idk how I got to the position that I'm in now, with literally no experience in paralegal work, so all I can say is Glory be to God! My boss is great and we are an in house counsel for a private company. I just feel a bit intimidated by the cost of the certificate program. Idek where I'll be in the next 5 years. Definitely don't want to be a lawyer that's for sure. So that alone is enough for me to deter from pursuing it. Any advice?

[@queentiffeny6662]

Go girl. Good stuff Queen 😍

[@Queenieurbane]

Thank you so much!

[@EternityNMind]

Sis this was amazing! God bless you so much!

[@Queenieurbane]

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[@BigTaurus4Real]

Out of all the types of training you mentioned, which do you think is best? Not necessarily only in terms of salary because I would imagine an associates degree would trump all the other levels of training. I guess my question really is between the certificate and the associates degree, which is best? I heard you mention that getting certified in the field would allow someone the opportunity to give training courses to others if ever they wanted to go that route; that sounds interesting to me but I’m not sure which route to choose.

[@wardragonprime]

Another way - the military.

[@alterego3620]

this was very helpful thank you! I am about to graduate and I am very confused. I don't want to go to aw school but I want to work in that field but I have a BS in criminal justice. thank you

[@etienneatukwad5845]

This really helps. Thank you.

[@santoshparajuli797]

Wow so helpful and motivational video for me in the legal field, so once again tank you it is may be good and helpful for me and my upcoming carrier in the legal field.

[@Queenieurbane]

Glad it was helpful!

[@CeszorVlogs]

Hi, Queen. Thank you for this video. Your audio is a little bit hard to hear if your listener is not wearing an earpiece.

[@shaikaifar9949]

What is the procedure to work aha paralegal,. Please inform me, I am Llb completed fresh student

[@ladyados]

Thank you for this. Please keep making paralegal career content.

[@alyshamalia4137]

When I saw that Longhorn logo associated with medium firms and less prestige, my soul screamed

[@HelloKittyPretti]

I know this is an older video but I’m hoping you come back to your comments. I’m currently a military paralegal with 6 years of experience. I’m looking to get some certifications add to my resume to strengthen it. Are there any training programs (online) that you know of that are good?

[@milandior5313]

Bryant Stratton

[@ScaryClarey]

I am contemplating re-entering the paralegal field, and this video was just what I needed. Please make more paralegal videos. Thanks again! Signed, New Sub.

[@Queenieurbane]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@joanncossio]

So informative! Thank you! I would love more information on being a paralegal. I am not sure if I should become an attorney or paralegal but I am really leaning towards paralegal lol

[@krishnamehta206]

Awesome Super helpful as it’s detailed

[@SuperRabbitPrincess]

You explain better than my instructors.

[@Queenieurbane]

Thanks hun ❤️

[@cardinalbob1]

Excellent advice, and thanks for the good video. I’m looking for a career change from transportation to legal due to injury. Enrolling in the Paralegal Studies program hopefully in Spring or Summer. Volunteer/pro bono is an excellent idea. 💡

[@breannadunmore1164]

Hi ! My name is Breanna I’m a junior undergrad with a major in sociology and minor in pre law. After graduating I want to get my masters in legal studies. Will this help me prepare to be a paralegal? If I’m making sense lol but I would really love to learn more. Also I’ve have experience working in a private firm I was a legal assistant

[@Queenieurbane]

Yes you don’t have to get your masters but anything helps, the more knowledgeable you are of the field the better! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@darryellesanders]

I just really wanna say thank you for this video. I am a senior at Mississippi College and I am majoring in Paralegal Studies and I have been wondering how can I become a paralegal while in law school pursuing my career in Family and Juvenile and this was a big help!

[@auroraborealis4760]

Excellent video! I can certainly see your communication skills shining through. Thank you!

[@melissafrancine3832]

You’re so gorgeous 😍 and I love your earrings ! Where are they from

[@sandyrobinson9388]

Thanks for sharing the video. I was a Paralegal for a major law firm, specializing in Civil Litigation and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. I do have a certification and a bachelor's degree. I am interested in re-entering the field as a freelancer for a 2nd career choice. I currently work as an Underwriter for an insurance company for 18 yrs. Do you know of any remote positions I can research?

[@kutenfun26]

I am a paralegal student, I graduate January 26,2024 with my certificate, and I am currently enrolled in classes for my Associates. I love it , but I’m finding it hard to get a job. Help

[@maurissaramsey8611]

Your videos are so informative and i’m so glad i found these. I’m a senior in high school and want to become a paralegal and then go to law school like you. But I want to major in criminal justice, do you think that will cause any problems in California? I can always switch to legal studies since I haven’t enrolled in classes yet. I’m going to Community College for my first two years then transferring into a California State school.

[@bethaney7230]

is it possible to work from home as a paralegal? like a virtual paralegal

[@Queenieurbane]

Yes! Thanks for watching.

[@shellyywallace5296]

Thank you

[@leighwhit3]

Thank you so much for this video - super helpful. Do you know if a certificate is equal to a certain number of years of experience to potential employers? Trying to decide if the certificate is worth it. I have a bachelor’s degree in criminology and no experience, and can’t decide if I should find something entry level or go the certificate route. Thanks!

[@Queenieurbane]

Typically yes! You got this, Thanks for watching ❤️

[@Reg44T]

Thanks for going trait to the entro!

[@dazianaebeverly8345]

Do you have to have the degree and the certificate or can you just get the certificate?

[@joelcalvillo8154]

Do you need your bachelor’s to able to get NALA?

[@creepythreader2772]

Paralegal and legal assistant is a two year course

[@ojedajoel]

If i went to UCLA for undergrad with a Suma Cum Laude in History and take my paralegal at a private Uni in my area would i have the chance to get into big firms?

[@vosharap]

Great video!

[@mansionmuzik4768]

Love the intro

[@Queenieurbane]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@Calm02]

it was really helpfull

[@MYMALegalAwareness]

Very useful

[@Queenieurbane]

Glad to hear!

[@ZZZ-xq9pk]

5:50 types of paralegals

[@nevaehbrown6758]

Can you get into paralegal with a associates degree and the certification ?

[@Queenieurbane]

Yes!

[@Rawyalty220]

Do u need a bachelors for the certificate

[@mylesconnor9180]

❤️❤️❤️

[@missachan867]

Really informative video, thank you so much! Also, I like how you showed David Gruber at 4:15. Not sure if you're also from the Milwaukee area but he's a goofy local lawyer that's everywhere there.